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VIDEO: Gun-wielding woman targets Burger King Drive-Thru in NE Houston

Surveillance captures dramatic encounter at northeast Houston fast-food outlet

Woman in red Pontiac Torrent fled after pointing a gun at employee. (Photo/ Houston Robbery Division) (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

A woman pulled up to a northeast Houston Burger King drive-thru, placed her order, and then pointed a handgun at the employee, demanding cash. Now, Houston police are asking for help identifying her.

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What happened?

The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2024, at the restaurant in the 2800 block of Yale.

Surveillance footage shows the woman handing cash to the worker, who went to the register. When the employee returned, the woman had a gun pointed out of her car window. The employee quickly hid, and the woman drove off without getting any money or her food.

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Suspect description

Police describe the suspect as a woman between 20 and 25 years old, weighing 200 to 250 pounds, with a large build and black hair. She was driving a red Pontiac Torrent with no license plates.

How to help

Please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston DIRECTLY if you have any information related to this investigation. Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment up to $5,000. Tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.


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